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Influence of Anthropometric Data, Shoulder Complex Muscle Strength, and Abdominal-lumbar Endurance in Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test

Influence of Anthropometric Data, Shoulder Complex Muscle Strength, and Abdominal-lumbar Endurance in Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05291273
Acronym
EPOLTEST 2
Enrollment
247
Registered
2022-03-22
Start date
2022-06-08
Completion date
2026-03-23
Last updated
2026-06-10

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Shoulder Pain

Keywords

CKCUEST, Physical activity, Rehabilitation

Brief summary

A previous study of the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (EPOLTEST) in a population aged 18 to 25 years isolated 3 main factors influencing the CKCUEST score: upper extremity span, weight, and sex of the individual. A predictive equation for the CKCUEST score was thus established and to date has a capacity to determine the real score of approximately 51%. The results of this first study show that a certain number of variables have not been studied. The purpose of this study, EPOLTEST 2, is to take into account the variables already studied on a larger population (18-50 years old) and to add an assessment of shoulder muscle strength and abdominolumbar endurance.

Interventions

Each patient receive the same intervention, the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST). The CKCUEST is a functional test which assess shoulder's stability. Patient is in push-up position, with 91 cm between his hands. His body is straight and his foots are squeeze. patient has to touch his hand with his other one and returns in the initial position. Then, patient repeats this movement with his other hand, etc, during 15 secondes. The CKCUEST score is the movement's number performed.

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTProne Bridge Test

The prone bridge test also known as the "plank" or "hover" measures the muscular endurance of the abdominal muscles. Subjects will start in the "down" push up position with their feet together and their hands shoulder width apart. When the test starts the subject will push up to the prone bridge position so they are resting on their hands and toes making sure they maintain a straight line from the shoulders through the hips to the knees. The outcome measure will be the time where the subject stay in this position.

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTMeasurement of the muscle strength of the shoulder complex

Maximum isometric force of the external and internal rotators and abductors/adductors measured by a dynamometer.

Sponsors

University Hospital, Brest
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

This study is a monocentric interventional prospective study

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Aged to 18 to 50 years * Capacity to consent * Who has signed the consent

Exclusion criteria

* Fracture history or upper limb luxation \< 1 year * Pain or discomfort that prevents the test from being performed * History of abdominal surgery or hernia \< 1 year * Pregnant or nursing * Refuse to participate * Guardianship or protection of vulnerable adult

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) scoreDay 1Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test/ The CKCUEST is a functional test which assess shoulder's stability. Patient is in push-up position, with 91 cm between his hands. His body is straight and his foots are squeeze. Patient has to touch his hand with his other one and returns in the initial position. Then, patient repeats this movement with his other hand, etc, during 15 secondes. The CKCUEST score is the movement's number performed. Three tests are performed. The outcome measure will be the mean of the score of the three tests realisation.
Anthropometric dataDay 1Measurement of the subject's weight in kilograms
Muscular strength of the shoulder complexDay 1Maximum isometric force of the external and internal rotators and abductors/adductors measured by a dynamometer in Newton.
Abdominal-lumbar stabilityDay 1The prone bridge test also known as the "plank" or "hover" measures the muscular endurance of the abdominal muscles. Subjects will start in the "down" push up position with their feet together and their hands shoulder width apart. When the test starts the subject will push up to the prone bridge position so they are resting on their hands and toes making sure they maintain a straight line from the shoulders through the hips to the knees. The outcome measure will be the time where the subject stay in this position.

Countries

France

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026